Earn the Digital Technology Credential

Mason is among the first universities in the region to launch a digital credential program, which will ensure that all students—regardless of their major—have the digital skills to compete in today's workforce.

Big Data

Big data analytics takes big problems and breaks them into manageable chunks, patterns, or signatures. That makes it easier to find a part of a complex system that isn't performing well, or an opportunity for growth that might have been missed. Companies clamor for people who not only know the "how" of data analytics but who can also effectively express the "why." Our programs in computer science, systems engineering, electrical and computer engineering, information sciences and statistics have been focused on Big Data for as long as the field has been around. Hiring managers know that, and our successful graduates do, too. It's in the numbers.

Cybersecurity

To achieve cyber warrior status, you need a background in systems engineering, information science and technology, electrical and computer engineering, and computer science. Volgenau is an established leader in these fields; no other school has a longer history of being a federally recognized Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education. Our advisory board members are leaders in cyber, including a former U.S. Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence. Our close ties with government and industry, funding for advanced projects that protect global systems, and unparalleled research make our graduates highly coveted.

Globalization

As technology increases our reach, the world is becoming a smaller place, and today's students will build their careers in a global community. With an international contingent of students on the Mason campus, and faculty members from around the world, Volgenau undergrads are already immersed in a multinational society, forming friendships and connections that will last a lifetime. Our engineering graduates will build a better world, from developing systems to bring clean water to villages, to constructing infrastructure from the ground up in developing nations. A life of adventure awaits.

Health Care Technology

The lines between bioscience education, medical training, and engineering are blurring​. With contributions from bioengineering research at Volgenau, medical diagnoses are faster, less invasive, and more accurate. Treatments target the cellular and molecular level. We're gaining a better understanding of disease by modeling the function of proteins. We're building solutions for neurological injuries and disorders by researching vision and motor control. And we're helping accident victims regain mobility and freedom with improved sensors and prostheses. Explore the frontiers of engineering and computer science in health care and discover new horizons in medicine.

Robotics

At Volgenau, some robots are learning how to move and sense environments the way people do, while others swarm and use teamwork in ways that mimic flocks of birds and troops of ants. Making this happen requires knowledge of mechanical engineering, with the building of the body and movement; bioengineering, with vision and sensing; and computer engineering and computer science for processing, control, and learning. Robots will go where people can't, inspecting bridges, venturing into faltering nuclear power plants, and exploring space. Be part of a robotics and artificial intelligence team that builds the next step in human technology.

Sustainable Infrastructure

With the demand for civil engineers expected to rise 24% in the next 10 years, Volgenau offers a signature educational experience through our relationship with local government and industry in Virginia and D.C. Our research in intelligent transportation, utility systems, environmental quality systems and advances in structural engineering of public works positions us to be a landmark institution for the next generation of infrastructure practice. We train professionals to improve, design, and develop the complex systems necessary for harmonious urban living.